Chapter 249: Xiao Xuan
The solidified energy barrier was about a hundred meters thick. As they moved forward, they encountered a jade-green crystal wall. In the center of this crystal wall, there was a fist-sized, pale red, round object that looked like a strange cocoon. This jade-like crystal wall was much harder than the previous barriers, and the energy it contained was of a higher level.
Xiao Tian knew that inside was a half-saint level ancient Devouring Bug queen. Without paying much attention to it, he broke through the crystal wall, and they entered the third layer.
Although the third layer lacked dense energy fog, as soon as they stepped inside, they felt waves of pure energy emerging. In this third layer, even without seeking other energy cores, one could still achieve a good level of cultivation.
Upon entering the third layer, they found that the weakest energy bodies were at least eight-star Dou Zuns. They even encountered half-saint level energy bodies. Xiao Tian wouldn't miss this great opportunity; he went on a frenzy, harvesting the energy bodies. The collected energy cores were partly given to Xun'er to boost her cultivation, while the rest were intended for Little Doctor Immortal and Qing Lin to use for their training.
Suddenly, Xiao Tian's gaze sharpened as he noticed a figure in pale green clothes silently appearing in the distance. Despite the figure's appearance causing no natural phenomena, it gave off an impression that even this world could not withstand a single punch from him. The figure had black hair draped over his shoulders, an ordinary face, and a pair of black, deep eyes like two bottomless pits.
At the sight of this figure, Xiao Tian felt his blood flow speeding up. The only person who could cause such a reaction was the Xiao Clan's ancestor, Xiao Xuan.
"The Xiao Clan... someone finally came. I didn't wait in vain all these years..." Xiao Xuan floated in the air and spoke slowly, his voice tinged with both relief and liberation.
"Xiao Tian pays respects to the ancestor!" Xiao Tian bowed respectfully.
Xiao Xuan smiled slightly and helped Xiao Tian up, saying, "To reach the level of a Dou Saint at such a young age, even I was far inferior back then."
"You flatter me, ancestor," Xiao Tian replied humbly.
"Junior Gu Xun'er greets Senior Xiao Xuan!" Xun'er also bowed respectfully.
"So, you're from the Gu Clan," Xiao Xuan glanced at Xun'er. "Your Gu Clan hasn't kept the agreement we made back then."
"Senior, there are still some in the clan who honor the agreement," Xun'er defended.
"I'm not blaming you. This matter has nothing to do with you," Xiao Xuan shook his head. "Your bloodline is very similar to Gu Yuan's. What is your relationship with him?"
"Gu Yuan is my father," Xun'er replied.
"So, you're that guy's daughter. No wonder you have a divine-grade bloodline..." Xiao Xuan nodded, then noticed their clasped hands and smiled, "Looks like my Xiao Clan still got lucky in the end..."
Hearing Xiao Xuan's words, Xun'er's beautiful face flushed with a shy blush.
"Let's head to my tomb mansion. Because of the Heavenly Tomb, I can't leave it. What you see now is just my projection," Xiao Xuan said as he led them deeper into the Heavenly Tomb.
In the depths, it was pitch-black, and the surrounding light was extremely dim. Standing there felt like standing in a void. However, in this dark area stood an ancient stone tablet, lonely and desolate, as if it had existed forever.
"This is my tomb mansion," Xiao Xuan said.
Xiao Tian sensed the stone tablet and felt an indescribable aura emanating from it. Although not strong, it gave a soul-shaking feeling, as if it were the might of the heavens.
"Follow me," Xiao Xuan said and walked towards the stone tablet. As he touched it, he disappeared instantly.
Seeing this, Xiao Tian grabbed Xun'er's soft hand and walked towards the stone tablet. When he touched it, he felt a blood connection emanating from the stone tablet, and a beam of light emerged, enveloping them.
When the light dissipated, they found themselves in a mysterious space with an ancient hall. In the center of the hall, Xiao Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, and in front of him was a clear pool with blue lotuses floating on it, exuding a faint fragrance.
Xiao Xuan sighed and asked, "Can you tell me about the current state of the Xiao Clan?"
"Now, there is no Xiao Clan, only a declining Xiao family..." Xiao Tian slowly recounted the situation of the Xiao family.
"Sigh..." Xiao Xuan sighed deeply. "Although I had anticipated the decline of the Xiao Clan, I never thought it would fall to such a degree."
Back then, the Xiao Clan was the number one power in the world, even the Soul Clan feared them. But eventually, they fell to the point where the highest level within the clan was only a Dou Master. If it weren't for later generations rising again, the Xiao family might have vanished completely.
"Ancestor, don't blame yourself. Nothing in this world lasts forever," Xiao Tian said slowly. "Ancestor, you couldn't break through to Dou Di back then because you were missing something."
"I didn't expect you to know about this," Xiao Xuan looked at Xiao Tian in surprise.
"I previously obtained the inheritance of the Yellow Springs Demon Saint and learned some things," Xiao Tian explained, unable to reveal that he knew from the original story.
"I see," Xiao Xuan nodded. "Indeed, something is missing in this world. Only with this can we break through to the Dou Di level. I call it the Origin Emperor Qi."
He looked at Xiao Tian and said, "So, no one in this world can break through to Dou Di anymore."
"Now, let's help you fuse with the bloodline power," Xiao Xuan said as he walked into the pool. With a wave of his hand, the water began to swirl rapidly.
As the water swirled, red light beams emerged from Xiao Xuan's body and poured into the pool, turning the clear water into a blood-red color. At the same time, Xiao Xuan's black hair turned white, and his face aged rapidly.
"Ancestor!" Xiao Tian couldn't help but say, "Even without the Dou Di bloodline, I can continue to cultivate."
"I'm already dead, keeping this Dou Di bloodline is useless," Xiao Xuan shook his head. "I sealed this bloodline back then to create another clan member with this power. Additionally, there is some of my sealed energy within this bloodline. My descendant, I hope you can revive the Xiao Clan!"
(End of Chapter)
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